2023-11-21 Regular - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

NUMBERS 011-251-38 AND 011-251-39 (from Low Density Residential (LR-7) to Open Space (OS)) 4. Adopt the first reading of an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 2023-01; and ORDINANCE NO. NS-3054 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2023-01 REZONING THE PROPERTIES LOCATED 1113, 1117, 1121, AND 1125 SOUTH STANDARD AVENUE AND RECOGNIZED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 011-251-17, 011-251-18, 011-251-19, 011-251-20, 011-251-38 AND 011-251-39 (from Multiple -Family Residence (R-3) to Open Space Land (0); read by title only and waive further reading. Determine that in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and Section 15162 of the CEQA Guidelines, the project is within the scope of the 2022 Santa Ana General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (SCH No. 2020029087). Furthermore, these actions are categorically exempt from further review per Section 15304 (Class 4 —Minor Alterations of Land) of the CEQA Guidelines. Class 4 consists of minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees except for forestry and agricultural purposes. As such, a Notice of Determination, Environmental Review No. 2020-78, will be filed for this project. MINUTES: Planning Manager Ali Pezeshkpour gave a presentation regarding Standard and McFadden Public Park. Mayor Amezcua opened the Public Hearing at 8:17 P.M. There being no speakers, MayorAmezcua closed the Public Hearing at 8:17 P.M. Councilmember Penaloza expressed excitement for the park, reminded staff regarding residents' concerns related to safety, spoke in support of the item, and asked if there is potential collaboration with shops across the street to make up for the loss of parking. Planning Manager Pezeshkpour spoke regarding the parking concern. Councilmember Hernandez spoke in support of the item. Mayor Amezcua spoke regarding safety issues, homeless and restroom closures, and expressed concern regarding the security company, additional staff for parks, limited parking, gang activity, and lack of restrooms. Public Works Director Nabil Saba stated that 44 parking spaces would be taken up, and spoke regarding reclaiming City land reclaiming and the lack of restrooms. Mayor Pro Tern Lopez spoke in support of the item, requested additional tables and chairs, shade sails, community outreach regarding parking, and a report related to stacked parking. CITY COUNCIL 24 November 21. 2023